I started my dreads on New Years Eve.. I had them professionally crocheted 3 times so far since then. I haven't been back inalmost 2 months because I heard how bad it was. The lady also had me using hair glue and I can't get it out.. my head itches constantly and I've used baking soda but I usually use dr. bronners residue free shampoo once a week. Also.. is there any way to speed up progress and tighten up my ends and roots? I see on here everyone is so far along after a few months and mine are barely starting to lock up.. if that's even what they're doing? I only know african americans with dreads and I'm white so i'm not sure how mine should look when they're locking.. I work at a hospital and they bitch about my dreads already bc theyre so nappy and the roots and ends are so fuzzy.. just wondering if there was anything I could do or what to use that I could buy at walmart or somewhere.... thanks !!!